Monkey and the Crocodile : A Jataka Tale from India by Paul Galdone BOOK 1969
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Monkey and the Crocodile : A Jataka Tale from India by Paul Galdone BOOK 1969. Monkey and the Crocodile : A Jataka Tale from India by Paul Galdone,Hard Cover Book 1969 copyright - CONDITION GOOD BOOK SIZE 8 3/8 X 10 3/4 - PUBLISHED BY THE SEABURRY PRESS - WEEKLY READER CHILDRENS BOOK CLUB EDITION - 36 PAGES--"The Monkey and the Crocodile" is a classic Indian fable from the Panchatantra, about a clever monkey and a greedy crocodile whose friendship turns treacherous when the crocodile's wife demands the monkey's heart, teaching lessons about intelligence, greed, and betrayal. The story follows the monkey tricking the crocodile into returning him to his tree by claiming he left his heart there, ultimately saving himself and exposing the crocodile's deceit Moral of the story Cleverness over strength: The monkey's intelligence saves him from a dangerous situation. Consequences of greed: Greed destroys the friendship and leads to the crocodile's loneliness. Trust and betrayal: The tale highlights how betrayal can ruin trust and relationships.
